Nutrition Exam 1 Flashcards
macronutrients
Carbohydrates, lipids, protein
carbohydrate calorie value
4 calories/gram
lipid calorie value
9 calories/gram
protein calorie value
4 calories/gram
carbohydrates…
provide energy
lipids…
provide energy, growth and maintenance, regulate body processes
proteins…
provide energy, growth and maintenance, regulate body processes
vitamins…
growth and maintenance, regulate body processes
minerals…
growth and maintenance, regulate body processes
water…
growth and maintenance, regulate body processes
alcohol calorie value
7 calories/gram
randomized controlled trial
double-blind and placebo controlled
cohort studies
observational study that looks are large group and their exposure to risk factors for a disease
case-control study
those with a disease or condition compared to those without it
cross-sectional study
looks at data from a certain population at a specific point in time
grains…
fiber, B vitamins, minerals (iron, magnesium, selenium)
healthy eating pattern
nutrient dense, variety, portion sizes
grain recommended daily intake
women = 5-8 oz
men = 7-10 oz